Thaler 15 coats of arms; trial strike
1557 year| Lead | - | 46 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1415-1648) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1550-1656) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#291903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire depicting double headed eagle. Coat of arms of Lucerne below; left half hatched; right half plain. Two lions supporting the two coats of arms. Coats of arms of the 15 bailiwicks on square shields around; clockwise: Rothenburg, Entlebuch, Sempach, Triengen, Malters, Kriens, Merenschwand, Ebikon, Weggis, Horw, Habsburg, Münster, Sursee, Ruswil, and Willisau.
Interesting fact
The Pattern Thaler (15 coats of arms; trial strike) 1557 from City of Lucerne made of Lead is an extremely rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range in the tens of thousands of dollars.
